Council President· 2014-11-01–2026-11-05 (month-level start: November 2014 first elected to council per oceancitymd.gov/oc/city-hall/mayor-and-city-council/; re-elected 2018 and 2022 cycle; end: organizational meeting Thursday November 5, 2026 after the November 3, 2026 election per oceancitymd.gov/oc/?p=2923, seat elected in 2022 for a staggered 4-year term per oceancitymd.gov/oc/city-hall/form-of-government/)
Matt James
Ocean City
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 35
- Total speaking time
- 4:09:41
- Avg per meeting
- 7:08
- Segments
- 5280
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Top issues during term (8)(Business Jobs)
Convention Center and Event Strategy
The city expects about $750,000 in revenue this fiscal year plus $1.465 million in matched improvements.
Event branding and city image
None — the awards program carries no fiscal impact.
Second annual Seafood Festival
The city's cost estimate for the event was grossly understated per the commenter, and tourism grant support drops to zero after three years.
Coastal Highway Bank Building Conversion to Dental Office
Not specified in the available materials.
Boardwalk pedicab franchise services
Franchise revenue terms will depend on bids received April 21.
Greene Turtle 50th anniversary street-side event
Licensed Occupations Code Revisions
Beach Franchise Parcel Ownership Cap
Could change who controls and profits from beach franchise concessions along the boardwalk.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Business Jobs)
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